It’s not a secret that South Africa like batting first in ODI cricket and have a tried and tested blueprint for success. Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen lay the foundation for the first two-thirds of the innings and Markram, Miller and Klaasen build the skyscrapers in the last one-third. It was therefore surprising to see New Zealand’s Tom Latham elect to field first on a great batting wicket in Pune on Wednesday. Dew was one of the reasons Latham gave at the toss, but it played right into South Africa’s hands.

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